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PR26-0780
Resolution to Pause Real Estate Tax Sales in D.C.
Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 4:28 AM
In one sentence
This bill declares an emergency to cancel a scheduled tax sale on July 15, 2026, and bans future sales until at least September 20, 2026, while requiring notice be mailed to affected property owners.
What it does
- Declares an emergency regarding the need to amend District law about real estate tax sales.
- Cancels the specific tax sale planned for July 15, 2026.
- Prohibits any new tax sales from happening before September 20, 2026.
- Requires that a notice of cancellation be mailed to affected property owners.
Who it affects
- Property owners in the District of Columbia facing potential tax sales.
- The Council of the District of Columbia regarding its review and modernization of tax laws.
Limits and unknowns
- The bill does not state when tax sales will resume or what changes will be made after September 20, 2026.
- It mentions a Supreme Court case but does not explain exactly how that ruling changes local laws.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Tax Sale
- A scheduled event where property may be sold to collect unpaid taxes, which this bill delays.
- Emergency Declaration
- An official statement that urgent action is needed, allowing the resolution to pass after a single reading and take effect immediately.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
Real Property Tax Sale Delay Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026
Official activity
Bill history
- Under Council Review